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RN-Wound Care

Duties: The Wound and Ostomy RN is responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care in inpatient care areas. RN is expected to competently perform the patient care responsibilities within the assigned work setting. Responsibilities include the systemic collection and assessment of data in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to provide therapeutic care for the patient and/or family. RN performs all required elements of a nursing assessment, functional assessment and utilization of patient/family specific assessment as required. RN considers factors related to safety, effectiveness and cost in planning and delivering care. The RN decisions and actions on behalf of patients are determined in an ethical manner. Care is provided in collaboration with other nursing staff members; RN delegates and supervises care in accordance with nurse practice acts and the professional nursing role.

Skills: The Wound and Ostomy RN establishes satisfactory interpersonal relationships with co-workers and colleagues, patients, families and significant others. Responds effectively, both verbally and non-verbally, to communications from patients, families and significant others as well as subordinates, colleagues, department heads, supervisors, physicians, etc.

Language Skills: Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and written. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

Activities include, but are not limited to, dressing changes for patients assisting with Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC) devices, implementing plans of care created by Wound and Ostomy RN, assisting in management of pressure injuries and other wound/skin problems. In addition, this position will assist in quality improvement and clinician education activities related to wounds and skin care.

Clinical Practice – Provision of professional nursing care to patients. The RN systematically collects and assesses data in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to provide therapeutic, evidenced based care for the patient and family. The Wound and Ostomy RN work collaboratively with the team to develop plans of care and documents progress toward achieving defined outcomes. Continuity in patient care is achieved through concise communication with patient care providers.

Qualification: Must meet requirements of Registered Nurse. Ability to relate collaboratively with health care team.

Bachelor's Degree required and master's degree in nursing is preferred. NYS RN License;